The malware operation, which infected over 700,000 computers globally (including around 200,000 in the US), was linked to $58 million in ransomware-related losses.

There are also pyramid schemes, which can look a lot like multi-level marketing, but are illegal. According to the Better Business Bureau, there are ways to spot the difference.

Pyramid schemesfocus on making quick profits that are earned by selling the right to recruit others. The entire purpose of the scheme is to get your money upfront.

It can be difficult to tell the difference between a legitimate multilevel marketing plan (MLM) and an illegal pyramid scheme - even for the agencies that investigate them. If you are considering ...

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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Better Business Bureau is warning against a pyramid scheme operating under the appearance of a ...

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about Lightning Shared Scooter Company LLC (LSSC), which the consumer ...